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ROBERT H. NEWELL DEAD.; He Achieved Fame as a Humorist as Orpheus C. Kerr -- Death Occurred Many Days Ago.

Robert H. Newell, who, under the name of Orpheus C. Kerr, had a National reputation as a humorist, was found dead yesterday at his home, 128 First Place, Brooklyn. He is believed to have died about ten days ago from the effects of the heat. Newell boarded with his sister-in-law, who occupied apartments on the top floor of the building, an apartment house.

July 13, 1901

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